Transportation Engineering Technician II (61034129)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Inspector/Survey Technician to perform independent inspections, collect samples and certifications, and assist project managers with estimates and closeout activities. You will conduct construction verification surveys, operate survey equipment, and ensure accurate field measurements and documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience; occasional travel and physical demands such as

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience or approved equivalence.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent inspections in various fields and generates required reports.
• Maintains inspection and testing equipment and completes daily time sheets and mileage reports.
• Collects samples and certifications related to construction inspection activities.
• Assists Project Managers with monthly estimates, closeout activities, and As-Built Drawings.
• Conducts construction verification surveys and operates survey equipment.
• Supports preconstruction layout, data collection, and ensures accurate field measurements and quantities.
• Completes paperwork accurately and on time and assists with training other inspectors.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Performs independent inspection in all fields and produces the required reports relating to those inspections in a timely manner. Maintains inspection and testing equipment, as well as completes daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports. Ensures the collection of and/or collects samples and certifications relating to construction inspection activities. Assists Project Managers in the generation of monthly estimates in SiteManager, and closeout activities, such as final quantities and As-Built Drawings. Performs construction verification surveys and operates survey equipment during these surveys, responsible for preconstruction layout activities and data collection. Ensures all field measurements and quantities are accurate. Completes all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner. Helps prepare final construction plans. Assists with training other inspectors in all areas of inspection and survey verification. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question